Recording of 'Unbroken' with Jon Bon Jovi

On 28/02/2020, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, joined musician Jon Bon Jovi at Abbey Road Studios in London to record a special charity version of the song “Unbroken.” The session included the Invictus Games Choir, made up of wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans, and was organized to support the Invictus Games Foundation. The collaboration aimed to raise awareness and funds for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While Jon Bon Jovi had originally released “Unbroken” on 01/11/2019 for the documentary To Be of Service, the Abbey Road session produced a new version featuring the choir. During the recording, Prince Harry participated in the session and appeared in promotional footage, including a moment where he jokingly prepared to sing after “gargling next door.” The final track primarily featured vocals by Bon Jovi and the Invictus Games Choir. Following the recording, Prince Harry and Jon Bon Jovi recreated the iconic Beatles Abbey Road album cover by walking across the zebra crossing outside the studio, a moment that was widely photographed and shared. The charity version of “Unbroken” was officially released on 27/03/2020, with proceeds directed to the Invictus Games Foundation to support its programs for veterans. The recording session took place during Prince Harry’s final period of official engagements in the United Kingdom before he formally stepped back from senior royal duties on 31/03/2020. The project combined music, public engagement, and charitable fundraising tied to his longstanding support for the military community. Why This Moment Matters The collaboration linked creative production with veteran support initiatives, using a high-profile recording project to generate funding and visibility for issues affecting injured service personnel.